Author: Paul Massie
Date: 14:36:05 11/24/97
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On November 24, 1997 at 16:45:57, Aaron Wessells wrote: >I am rated around 1650 and have not really ever studied openings. I was >wondering which of the two products would be best to begin studying >openings. Or are the books like MCO, 13th and BCO II better? > >Aaron I have both, and they both have their places, but I'd recommend the FIDE Enclopedia for you. It is a detailed analysis of all openings. Effectively it is an online and updated version of ECO. The Chessbase Enclopedia, on the other hand, is more of a collection of theorectical articles. Some opening areas are barely touched, while others are covered in great depth. One advantage of the Chessbase Enclopedia is that it includes a database of games - those games referenced in the articles. In my opionion, this is perhaps suited more to a higher rated player, while the FIDE Enclopedia works better in your case. Both are of value, so if you can afford the time and money there is no harm in getting both. Also, if you already have a database the FIDE Enclopedia is more of an addition, while if you don't currently have a database the Chessbase Enclopedia might be better. When I was rated about your level (and higher) one of my greatest frustrations was having some line played against me and I couldn't find the analysis anywhere. The FIDE Enclopedia will come closest to solving that problem.
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